St. Louis Blues (39-31-4) vs. Nashville Predators (43-27-4)
St. Louis Blues vs. Nashville Predators 4/4/24 – On Thursday, St. Louis Blues and Nashville Predators meet up in an important NHL regular season matchup at Bridgestone Arena that could determine who advances to the playoffs and seeding considerations – as well as providing pro handicapping advice with valuable tips to use when handicapping this matchup. This game presents both teams with ample motivation for a tight encounter.
The Blues’ offensive lineup is one of the most resilient lineups this season, with players such as Robert Thomas and Jordan Kyrou as its cornerstone leaders. Thomas, by scoring 23 goals and contributing with 51 assists, along with Kyrou, who scored 58 points, demonstrates an offensive team by their deep capabilities. Such an offensive armory will be of great benefit as the team tackles the defensive strategies of Nashville and their head, the goaltender Saros. This will be a true test for Saros with 0.906 save percentage and 2.83 goals against average against St. Louis’s versatile forwards.
While the Nashville Predators too enjoy a strong offensive presence with Forsberg and Josi taking the lead for the team. Forsberg’s grand success of 41 goals alongside 43 assists in this season confirms him as the crucial danger to the forceful defense of the Blues who will be standing on their goalie, Jordan Binnington. Binnington, with a save percentage of 0.912, definitely has a huge to stand his ground against flaming long guns of the Nashville’s high-scoring forwards.
St. Louis Blues vs. Nashville Predators 4/4/24 Game Info
| When: | Thursday, April 4, 2024, at 8:00 PM ET |
| Where: | Bridgestone Arena |
| TV: | ESP+ |
| Stream: | NHL.TV |
Goaltender Jordan Binnington vs. Goaltender Juuse Saros
Jordan Binnington‘s season statistics show that he, more or less, has made crucial saves for the Blues. He accounted for 26 wins and a 0.912 save percentage simultaneously, which allowed him to manage the Predators’ attacks, especially when faced with the sharpshooters such as Forsberg. Binnington’s seasoned play and the shootout save percentage suggest that he can withstand critical moves in shootouts.
On the other hand, Nashville’s Juuse Saros has been a backbone of their team, which has translated to a strong defensive structure. 32 wins and a goals-against average of 2.83 are Saros’ that come first to mind when you talk about his performance against the Blues’ superb offense, especially in regards to the fiercely-scoring Thomas and Kyrou. However, this performance will ultimately determine the outcome of the game.
NHL Odds/Point Spread: TBD, Total Odds: TBD
While the betting odds for this matchup remain to be determined, insights into both teams’ performances and current standings suggest a closely contested game. Bettors and fans alike should keep a keen eye on updates as the game approaches, considering both teams’ offensive strengths and goaltending performances.
St. Louis Blues Betting Trends
The Blues have been consistent in their last five games with a 3-2 record both straight up and against the spread. Despite their away road game performance against the spread at 19-18, they are about even on those occasions. Nevertheless, the totals ONLY going OVER in one of their last five games hints at the shift towards smaller and lower scoring matches.
Nashville Predators Betting Trends
The Predators are slumping a bit with a 2-3 record in the last five games and 1-4 record against the spread in the same period. While their performance on the road on the spread at 22-15, shows some resistance beyond the comfort zone of their home ice. The three last five games have been OVER, showing their tendency for such high-scoring encounters.
St. Louis Blues vs. Nashville Predators 4/4/24 Betting Picks
This matchup presents the bettors with a really difficult choice as both teams are armed with extraordinary forces. The offensive prowess of the Blues and their matchup against Predators, well known for their defensive solidity, makes the game a must-watch. With memories of the goaltenders’ performances, there will be a very close game.
Considering recent performance and strength of teams, the prediction favours the Nashville Predators only slightly due to their home advantage and a better overall performance this season. But the Blues’ offensive capabilities are not to be taken for granted, which means that this game may be close and thrilling. Free hockey predictions like this offer a glimpse into the potential outcomes based on current trends and team performances.
Free Pick and Prediction: Nashville Predators 3, St. Louis Blues 2.